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REGIONAL ENC holds successful Lobby Day from page 6 and reported on the event. Spaulding met with several African- American legislators, many of whom were supportive of LGBT-inclusive legislation. A distant relative of Spaulding’s, Rep. Sandra Spaulding Hughes (D-New Hanover) is a sponsor of the comprehensive sex ed bill, the Healthy Youth Act. “She seemed quite progressive on many issues,” Spaulding told Q-Notes “She’s definite ly at the forefront of comprehensive sex ed.” In an April 2008 interview with Q-Notes, Hughes indicated her opposition to the anti gay marriage amendment and her support of the School Violence Prevention Act. She’s also signed on as a sponsor of the bill to repeal the state’s unconstitutional sodomy laws. Ian Palmquist, EqualityNC executive direc tor, said several legislators responded favor ably to the Day of Action. “The folks I talked to were really pleased to have constituents come in and talk to them, particularly the folks who had driven in from other parts of the state,” he said. Palmquist said the group will continue to promote the School Violence Prevention Act, citing last session’s near passage. “We were unbelievably close last year,” he said. “We believe we’ve picked up a couple of votes thus far, but everything can change day to day so I can’t promise we have it all lined up. I want to make sure that we do everything to hold on to those votes because we know the right wing will be doing everything they can to chip away at that.” The group will hold two upcoming events discussing the School Violence Prevention Act and other issues, such as transgender policy. On April 7, EqualityNC will host a forum in Fayetteville. On April 16, a forum on the anti bullying bill and transgender issues will be held in Asheville. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.equalitync.org. I Gay Campground Partner/Investor Have real estate near Charlotte . and management team developed Phone John: 678.887.1886 6 am 3 pm TCW hosts second chance prom Did you have a good time at high school prom? Were you there with the person you really wanted to be with? If you’re like most people in our community the answer is no. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a sec ond chance for a better one? Now you can at the Triangle Community Works (TCW) Second Chance Queer Prom. This great event will be tak ing place at The Mint restaurant in downtown Raleigh, April 19,8-11 p.m. Admission is $15. Video DJ Nick Comis will provide enter tainment and bring the restaurant to life. A cash bar will be available. Local community leaders will be vying for your dollars to vote them in as King and Queen. Look for the release of the Royal Court soon. Before the Prom, TCW will host a VIP Varsity Hour at 7 p.m. Hor d’oeufves from The Mint’s executive chef will be served. Advance tickets are available through April 13 and are $75 for couples, $40 single. Tickets can be bought online at https;//app.etapestry.com/hosted/TriangleCo mmunityWorks/OnlineDonation.html.> Charlotte Business Guild Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Program: Charlotte PFLAG Presentation Crowne Plaza Hotel 201 S. McDowell St., Uptown Charlotte Time: Cash bar social: 5:30 pm • Heavy hors d’oeuvres: 5:30 pm To Reserve: Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members Call 704-565-5075 by 12 pm, Friday, April 17, 2009 or email businessguild@yahoo.com and request tickets for this event. www.charlottebusinessguild.com The Melting Pot is the most unique and interactive dining experience that is perfect for any occasion. The^^ Melti^Pot. a fondue restaurant IS I ^^orikfwines’i seafood and steaks I chMOl^feridue www.meltingpot.com I fondue coast to coast I locally owned and operated APRIL 4.2009‘QNotes 7
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